Bad Boy Valentine

The Hard and Dirty Holidays #2

by Celia Aaron

Jess has always been shy. Keeping her head down and staying out of sight has served her well, especially when a sexy photographer moves in across the hall from her. Michael has a budding career, a dark past, and enough ink and piercings to make Jess' mouth water. She is well equipped to watched him through her peephole and stalk him on social media. But what happens when the bad boy next door comes knocking?

Full Disclosure: This short story contains a virgin, instalove, and a super hot book boyfriend with a possessive streak. It can be read in one sitting

Available Now: Bad Boy Valentine Wedding

Genres: Romance, Erotica, Novella, Holiday, Erotic Romance, Contemporary, Short Stories

58 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 25, 2015

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Reviews

[Sophia Triad · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Let me in.” I stared harder at the peephole.
“I can’t.”
“You can.” I tried my best to school my features, but I was hungry for her. “Just open the door. I’ll handle the rest.”

That was a very hot story between two people who are basically stalking each other.

Part of “The Hard and Dirty Holidays”, which I devoured in one sitting.
You can find them all in book “Christmas Candy”.
All the stories are short, smutty, sweet and dirty.

[CC · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 "Short, Hot and Sweet" Stars!



Jess and Michael are neighbors who seem like opposites. Jess is a plain, quiet and shy pre-law student. Michael is a tatted bad boy photographer who stays out late and knows how to have a good time. On the eve of Valentine’s Day, Michael arrives home when Jess is doing what she normally does – spying on him through the peephole of her front door. Of course, she is salivating over his muscled body and seductive ink designs. However, Michael has the distinctive feeling he is being watched and his instinct is confirmed when he hears a breathy sigh coming from behind Jess’ apartment door. Game on!

A little bit later that day, Jess rushes out of her apartment to head for class and she runs into no one other than Michael! The encounter between these two is filled with sexual tension! Once they awkwardly get past their introductions, it’s apparent that Michael is interested but Jess isn’t sure why he’d choose her.

“His voice lowered and I could feel his breath whisping through the dark brown strands of hair covering my ear. “Would you like to be captured?” He was … He was coming onto me?”

After returning from school, Jess’ body is still on fire just thinking about their encounter and how she would like for Michael to pop her cherry! As she gets carried away with herself, she realizes Michael is just outside her front door and heard her sighs of desire. Gah! It’s time for this to go down!!

“I wanted to open the door, to let him in, to finally give up the piece of me that I’d been saving. My pussy was already wet, my panties sticking to me. I’d been breathing hard from the moment I’d seen him standing outside. Even so, I was afraid.”

When Jess opens the door, it is nothing less than hot!! Michael is a wet dream of a man and he is more than capable to navigate his way through Jess’ virginity. Hot damn is all I have to say because I loved it! Oh, I forgot to mention that Michael’s tongue is pierced and OMG!

“I know you want it deep inside you. Do you want me to come in you? I already know the answer.” He thrust his hips against me, his head rubbing sinfully against my clit. “You want it all, don’t you? I bet you can’t wait for me to fill every hole you’ve got. My little virgin slut.”

Usually, the virgin instalove isn’t my ideal reading theme, but it more than worked for me in this novella!! Plus, Jess and Michael actually knew much more about each other than total strangers would, so the “admire from afar” scenario actually fueled their connection even more for me. In addition to the steam, this story has some romantic moments and the character development is appropriate for the plot and book length.

I highly recommend this one if you’re looking for a short, hot and romantic read!

[Zasha · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short cute cheesy read

[Maya · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a super short read with lots of sexy times.
To be honest this story was just OK for me. Maybe I expected too much or I don't know what but I just didn't connect with it or even enjoyed it - much.
Don't let my opinion keep you from reading it, tho. If you like the blurb, do give it a try. :)

[Myla · Rating 5 out of 5]

A story needs not to be long for me to love it. A fine example is this book by Celia Aaron; it's a quick read, no cliffhangers, but full of scorching hot scene.

Michael was an instalove/lust for Jessica ever since he moved to the apartment complex she’s staying. Can’t blame her though, Michael with green eyes, chiseled, lean, with tattoos and piercing in the right places. An Alpha Bad Boy Boyfriend material, indeed! Michael is a photographer surrounded by gorgeous model all the time; will he have the time to notice Jessica?

Jessica is a shy, insecure, but a brainy law student who haunted Michael fantasies with her plump ass and large round tits. Jessica didn’t know that Michael has been watching her too.

What happens when these two finally realized that they have the hots for each other? Insta HOTNESS!!!

I totally enjoy reading this story of Michael & Jessica. And I don’t mind picking up another Celia Aaron book in the days to come.

[Jabberwocky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Title: Bad Boy Valentine
Series: (The Hard and Dirty Holidays, #2)
Author: Celia Aaron
Genre: Adult Contemporary Erotic Romance Novella
Rating: 5-Stars
Cliffhanger: No
HEA: Yes
Review on Blog: HERE



♥ (The Hard and Dirty Holidays, #1) A Stepbrother for Christmas
♥ (The Hard and Dirty Holidays, #2) Bad Boy Valentine
♥ (The Hard and Dirty Holidays, #3) Bad Boy Valentine Wedding
♥ (The Hard and Dirty Holidays, #4) F*ck of the Irish



*Each novella can be read as a standalone*





♠ ♥ ♣ ♦

Jess knows she's nothing like her enthralling neighbor, Michael. He's a seductive, tattooed naughty-boy with good lips and bad habits, while she's the blushing-cheeked, hide-behind-her-hair loner.

I was afraid and anxious and wanting and desperate for him all at once.

Apart, they're total OPPOSITES.

Michael knows he's nothing like his captivating neighbor, Jess. She's an innocent, wide-eyed beauty with a sweet mouth and a nice life, while he's the motorcycle-riding, too-many-piercings, fuck-up.

I wanted to barge in, throw her on the bed, and fuck her. But that was frowned upon, generally speaking.

But for some unstoppable reason, they can't control themselves from wanting one another...

Together, they're completely ATTRACTed.

Jess is always watching him from behind her closed apartment door, fearing and anticipating the moment he notices her. And Michael is forever waiting with tightened-fists and a clenched jaw, aching and craving the second she comes out of hiding.

"Once you let me in there, I'm going to take everything you have, every way I want. You're mine. I need you to know that."

Because only then will Michael show sweet Jess how tasty of a treat a bad boy Valentine can be.

♠ ♥ ♣ ♦



Bad Boy Valentine's heroine, Jess, was really likable. I sympathized with her reluctance to believe in the lasting relationship between her and Michael (being as shy and insecure as she was), which made the instant-infatuation Michael had towards her, and his devotion to those all-consuming feelings, that much more awwwwwh-worthy.

I wanted to grab her, to tie her to my bed, to do anything but let her walk away. I didn't. I wanted her to choose me as freely as I'd chosen her.

&& the bad boy Valentine himself...

*motherfuckingswoon*

Michael, was not only sooooooooooooo lick-his-abs sexy—with his tisk-tisk reputation, foul-mouth, and pierced naughty-bits—but he was also sooooooooooooo incredibly, breath-takingly adorable. It is such a treat to read a bad boy with good intentions...tastes better than a box of Godiva chocolates. #yumyum

He swiped his tongue over mine and tangled his fingers in my hair before pulling my head back onto the bed. His lips moved to my neck where he sucked my skin between his teeth and nipped at me.

♠ ♥ ♣ ♦



*Gasp gasp gasp* Do I have any breath in my lungs after Bad Boy Valentine swept me off my feet? The answer is no; I'm still trying to catch it.

Because even though this book was veryyyy short, everything about it was hot and heady—the characters, so different but alike in the way I adored them, the romantic, simplistic plot that only stirred the most delicious sort of tension.

"You like that, Jess? You like being filled with my hard cock. I bet you've fantasized about this." He bit into my shoulder and kissed over the sting. "I know I have."

My only regret was that there wasn't more of Jess and MICHAEL, but *shrugs* I'm just greedy like that.

♠ ♥ ♣ ♦



Basically, I would FOR SURE recommend this novella if you're into quick-and-dirty, extremely well-written, smutty romances—so do yourself a favor and devour this Bad Boy Valentine for the savory snack he is. *licks lips*

"The moment I seen you, I knew. I knew it in my bones. I know it sounds crazy, but it's true."

♠ ♥ ♣ ♦

[Diksha · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 - 3 stars

-sweet hero, it was insta-love when he saw h months ago !
He did not talk to her because he wanted to become a better person for her first.
He did not sleep around after seeing her and when ow shows up, he closes the door in her face and calls the driver to take her away lol

-very steamy read =D

[Darlene I read WAY to many books · Rating 4 out of 5]

This novella has been on my TBR for ages lol I'm trying to cut some of it down. Its pretty fast pace and some steamy moments.

Jess has been obsessing with her neighbor photographer Michael she spies with her peephole and is to shy to even speak to him until shes late for class she gets him teasing and flirting with her. Making her run away little did she know bad boy Michael has also been stalking his little prelaw boo now hes making a move. He had a dark past and cleaning up for her now he has to show Jess he means every word she's his and going to be his valentine and his wife.

No om drama tiny ow drama (a past ex), No cheating, sexy times, virgin gal and no manwhore

Recommend-yes
Cover-⭐⭐⭐
Heat level- 🌶🌶🌶🌶

Instalove
27H/23h
No condom
Hea
Epilogue

[Meka♥books · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a cliché themed read where neighbors instantly fall in love with one another. Even though this instant love story with a virginal girl paired with an experienced, tatted/pierced boy with a slutty past sounds not very original, what sets this story a part from others is the author's writing. Celia Aaron is quickly becoming a favorite author of mine and has a way with descriptive passages. Like in other CA books, I liked both main characters.

Both Jess and Michael were likeable characters and seemed familiar to me like I was reading about someone I knew who experienced this type of instant attraction which kept me reading until the end. This connection to the characters made the scenes believable therefore making the overall read a hit for me.

I'm glad Jess and Michael's story will continue and I can follow their relationship in Bad Boy Valentine Wedding which is out now. Bad Boy Valentine: The Hard and Dirty Holidays gets 5 hard, dirty, and deliciously sexy holiday stars.

My Hard and Dirty Holidays reviews
Book 1: A Stepbrother for Christmas
Book 3: Bad Boy Valentine Wedding

Pre-order book 4 now for $.99
Book 4: F*ck of the Irish
http://www.amazon.com/Irish-Hard-Dirt...

[Astraycat · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this quick hot story. As for the bonus story, my rating had nothing to do with it because it was weird.

[Raine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this book! I am giving it 4 stars because I would have loved to have a longer story were we could really get to know the characters and seen more of a progression after they started with their relationship. I know there is a second book out there, but it looks like it is set 3 years later when Jess is done with law school and they are engaged to be married.

I loved the whole stalker jive from the both of them. I know, call me weird, and if the stalking thing happened to me in real life I'd be way the freaked out! But these books are fantasies so I'm thinking more in terms of them being in love and infatuated with the other in that way instead of the I'm-a-killer-stalker way. I know on her side she stalked him because she was extremely shy. Oh his side, I loved, loved, loved the fact that Michael was trying to clean himself up to be a better man (at least for the most part, we'll let him swear, keep his tats and piercings! yum!!!) for Jess.

My favorite part (which I'm sure is everyone else's too because there aren't too many parts of the book!) is the part with them on the opposite sides of her apartment door. I really wanted more, more, more of Jess and Michael. If Celia Aaron ever decides to re-write and expand this book I'm 99.9% sure she would be getting a 5 star from me.

Loved this book! This is my first time reading a book of hers and I'm going to go hunting for more of Celia's books!

[★Tinja★✮ · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 Stars

I was in the mood for something short and sexy, and bought this mostly because of the cover! ;)
It was suuuper cheesy and ridiculous but the smexy scenes were alright.

[Noura · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love Celia Aaron's Acquisition series (awesomeness) and read one of the shorties - something to do with Irish. Didn't enjoy the book. This one however is...wow.

It's like reading a AR book. Only with it's own unique crafting of a smutty smutty story. Loads of sexytimes between a hunky tattooed photog and a virginal law student. There's a story buildup and a sweet ending. A perfect pick me up on an otherwise blah lunch break.

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

*ARC received in return for an honest review*
Loved this! It might be short, and it's definitely sweet, but this story about a shy woman and the hot guy across the hall that she has a thing for, is flaming hot! Another excellent spicy tale by Celia Aaron.

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5*

Short, sweet, and sexy! I really enjoyed this quick little novella about the badass photographer and the innocent college student. Michael is a complete doll, but don't let that fool you- the man's got a definite alph streak to him! This was insta-love at its finest.

***Read through KU.

[Leo (Queen of the Rants and Spoilers)]

I wasn't feeling it

[Katerina · Rating 1 out of 5]

Ew.

[Emma · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 stars

[Paula Phillips · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of my favorite romance authors is Celia Aaron, I love all her books, and another thing that I am a sucker for is holiday romances. I love them as they epitome of romantic as what better way to spend a holiday with the ones you love or have secretly admired and then discovered that they feel the same way about you. Bad Boy Valentine was a quick read as I needed something to read on my lunch break. This book starts with us meeting Jess who a law student and is head over heels in love with her neighbor Michael. Michael is a photographer and normally shoots modeling scenes, he is also HOT stuff and tattooed and sounded delish. Normally Jess just peeks on him through her peephole in the less creepy way as it does sound creeptastic. One thing leads to another, and the pair finally meet properly and turns out he has been harboring feelings for Jess as well. Of course, we all know the drill, a fabulous night and then lots of yummy sex and lovey-dovey feelings and then the sad point of the book hits when someone from Michael's past rocks up. Will Jess be able to compete or will she feel that her night with Michael was just that - a one night stand and a dream sex-fuelled evening? Can Michael prove to Jess he has changed and that he only wants her for Valentines Day and the rest of his life?
Find out in this Valentine read "Bad Boy Valentine" by Celia Aaron.

[zoegrl · Rating 5 out of 5]

To me, there's nothing like a "Love at first sight" story! Add to it really hot sex & you've got a really good read!! And that's what Celia Aaron has done in, Bad Boy Valentine!!

Jess is the shy, virginal, law student who lusts after the really hot neighbor across the hall. She watches him thru the peephole every chance she gets. Jess doesn't think she stands a chance with her round hips, soft belly & extra pounds. She's not the kind of girl she sees him in pictures with.

Michael is covered in black ink, rides a motorcycle & photographs sexy models all day & night. He's got a gorgeous body, covered in piercings, & he's full of confidence. Little does little Jess know but he's been watching her too! What will she do when he approaches her?

Enjoy!! I did, on to the next one. Oh & the other Hard & Dirty Holidays shorts!! :-)

[Jennifer McGurk Finn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read the Bad Boy Valentine Wedding first and knew I had to come back and read this one. Michael is a sexy, tattooed and pierced successful photographer. He used to spend his nights shooting supermodels and then drinking, doing blow and then banging the random women. Until he met a woman that made him want to stop all the bullshit and be a better man. Jess is a shy, virgin pre-law college student who is totally captivated by her new sexy neighbor. She has no clue he feels the same way about her.

[Toni Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was short and sweet and sexy as hell ... Can two opposites really attract? That is the question Jess couldn't get her mind around , how could some famous photographer ever see anything in her. She would watch Michael come home every day thru the peep hole til one day he finally spoke to her and she flipped out . But finally Michael explained he had been watching her to ... A must read

[Alicia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super short, sexy, satisfying read about a bruiser meeting an innocent that happen to collide.

And so it goes--but this did it well :) I feel like it pulled off an easily overdone ploy In under 70 pages than most full length novels can even come close to.

[Maria and Anthony Teresi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sexy.

The main story was sexy good. Like insta-love stories with alpha H and smart h. The free story was not my cup o' tea. Still looking forward to more of this author.

[Lady Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hot!

[AC · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved it...

[Speed · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hot short and steamy read about Michael, a famous photographer who fell in love at first sight with Jess a couple of months ago. Jess unbeknownst to her, that he too has feelings for her and has been a bit stalkerish, has been stalking Michael her neighbor, from across the hall by looking at him through her peephole, and checking his Instagram and Twitter accounts. They finally stop fighting the attraction, have hot sex and fall in love. 3.5 HEA stars

[PointedlyBlunt · Rating 3 out of 5]

Typical famous manwhore falls for virgin neighbor. Then OW shows up at his door while he's with the virgin. Minor drama ensues.

At least he was just as obsessed with her as she was with him.

And the scene where he's in the hallway talking to her through her door bumped it up a star.

[Booklover · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this short steamy read. I love the way Celia Aaron writes these confident sexy alpha males.
Jess is a virgin and Michael is the sexy neighbour with the tongue piercing and tattoos who wants to pleasure her, make her his forever and bring out the wild side of her.

These novella's have just enough information to set up the scene, just enough build up and then the sex scenes are ok. Could have been slightly longer.

One word of warning. They don't use condoms and I don't remember them talking about birth control. Unless I missed that part.

If you want a quick read that you can finish in less than an hour, then read this or one of Celia Aaron's other hard and dirty holiday novellas.

[Roisin · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm sorry but, no way did they both fantasize about fucking each other from afar, that just doesn't happen. In real life, if she was a stalking twenty-three-year-old virgin, she would be ugly as fuck.

I preferred the first story in this series, this one was just a little too unbelievable, unfortunately.